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- System and method for fast compression of OFDM channel state information (CSI) based on constant frequency sinusoidal approximation.
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Zhang, Zhenghao, Mukherjee, Avishek
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A system and method for the efficient compression of the Channel State Information (CSI) in a wireless network with very low complexity and implementation cost. In accordance with the present invention, the CSI can be approximated as the summation of very few sinusoids on constant frequencies and the parameters of the sinusoids can be found efficiently by very simple calculations such as dot products of vectors which are implementable in hardware at very low cost.
- Date Issued
- 2017-12-05
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9838104, 9838104, 2794370, 15/434704, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Self-balanced modulation and magnetic rebalancing method for parallel multilevel inverters.
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Li, Hui, Shi, Yanjun
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A self-balanced modulation method and a closed-loop magnetic flux rebalancing control method for parallel multilevel inverters. The combination of the two methods provides for balancing of the magnetic flux of the inter-cell transformers (ICTs) of the parallel multilevel inverters without deteriorating the quality of the output voltage. In various embodiments a parallel multi-level inverter modulator is provide including a multi-channel comparator to generate a multiplexed digitized ideal...
Show moreA self-balanced modulation method and a closed-loop magnetic flux rebalancing control method for parallel multilevel inverters. The combination of the two methods provides for balancing of the magnetic flux of the inter-cell transformers (ICTs) of the parallel multilevel inverters without deteriorating the quality of the output voltage. In various embodiments a parallel multi-level inverter modulator is provide including a multi-channel comparator to generate a multiplexed digitized ideal waveform for a parallel multi-level inverter and a finite state machine (FSM) module coupled to the parallel multi-channel comparator, the FSM module to receive the multiplexed digitized ideal waveform and to generate a pulse width modulated gate-drive signal for each switching device of the parallel multi-level inverter. The system and method provides for optimization of the output voltage spectrum without influence the magnetic balancing.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-11-28
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9831800, 9831800, 1616461, 15/297828, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Approximation algorithm for solving a momentum transfer cross section.
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Bleiholder, Christian
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The present invention comprises a method for automated, high throughput molecular identification of macromolecular organic compounds. The method may provide an approximate solution to a momentum transfer cross section of an analyte in a buffer gas as measured by an ion mobility spectrometer that has low computational demand, has a high level of accuracy, and is adaptable for a variety of drift gases.
- Date Issued
- 2017-11-28
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9829466, 9829466, 3414904, 15/235827, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Shrink tube insulation apparatus.
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Hilton, David K., Dalban-Canassy, Matthieu, Trociewitz, Ulf P., Whittington, Andrew David, Starch, William L., Sheppard, William R., Mankin, Alexander, Whittington, Joe W.
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A device and method for sheathing shrink tubing onto materials such as wire, tape, or cables. The device cannot only sheath short lengths of shrink tubing onto material, but also sheath long lengths shrink tubing onto material. Varying embodiments of this device can insulate whole lengths of material with shrink tubing as well as covering certain sections of material for a more precise application.
- Date Issued
- 2017-11-14
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9818507, 9818507, 632887, 14/453152, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Photoligation of an amphiphilic polymer with mixed coordination provides compact and reactive quantum dots.
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Mattoussi, Hedi M., Palui, Goutam, Wang, Wentao
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The disclosure is directed to multi-coordinating polymers as ligands that combine two distinct metal-chelating groups, lipoic acid and imidazole, for the surface functionalization of QDs. These ligands combine the benefits of thiol and imidazole coordination to reduce issues of thiol oxidation and weak binding affinity of imidazole. The ligand design relies on the introduction of controllable numbers of lipoic acid and histamine anchors, along with hydrophilic moieties and reactive...
Show moreThe disclosure is directed to multi-coordinating polymers as ligands that combine two distinct metal-chelating groups, lipoic acid and imidazole, for the surface functionalization of QDs. These ligands combine the benefits of thiol and imidazole coordination to reduce issues of thiol oxidation and weak binding affinity of imidazole. The ligand design relies on the introduction of controllable numbers of lipoic acid and histamine anchors, along with hydrophilic moieties and reactive functionalities, onto a poly(isobutylene-alt-maleic anhydride) chain via a one-step nucleophilic addition reaction. We further demonstrate that this design is fully compatible with a novel and mild photoligation strategy to promote the in-situ ligand exchange and phase transfer of hydrophobic QDs to aqueous media under borohydride-free conditions. Ligation with these polymers provides highly fluorescent QDs that exhibit great long-term colloidal stability over a wide range of conditions.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-10-17
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9790329, 9790329, 1966831, 14/672462, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Article comprising a semiconducting material.
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Siegrist, Theo Max, Whalen, Jeffrey Brian
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Single crystals of the new semiconducting oxychalcogenide phase were synthesized using a novel crystal growth method. The crystals had low defects and homogeneous composition as characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. Heat capacity and resistivity measurements were in agreement with the calculated band structure calculations indicating semiconductivity, with a band gap of about 3 eV.
- Date Issued
- 2017-10-03
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9777405, 9777405, 1108502, 14/674567, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Citation
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- Stereo controlled synthesis of (E,Z)-dienals via tandem Rh(I) catalyzed propargyl claisen rearrangement.
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Alabugin, Igor V., Vidhani, Dinesh V., Krafft, Marie E.
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A novel Rh(I)-catalyzed approach to synthesizing functionalized (E,Z) dienal compounds has been developed via tandem transformation where a stereoselective hydrogen transfer follows a propargyl Claisen rearrangement. Z-Stereochemistry of the first double bond suggests the involvement of a six-membered cyclic intermediate whereas the E-stereochemistry of the second double bond stems from the subsequent protodemetallation step giving an (E,Z)-dienal. The reaction may be represented by the...
Show moreA novel Rh(I)-catalyzed approach to synthesizing functionalized (E,Z) dienal compounds has been developed via tandem transformation where a stereoselective hydrogen transfer follows a propargyl Claisen rearrangement. Z-Stereochemistry of the first double bond suggests the involvement of a six-membered cyclic intermediate whereas the E-stereochemistry of the second double bond stems from the subsequent protodemetallation step giving an (E,Z)-dienal. The reaction may be represented by the following sequence.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-09-12
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9758499, 9758499, 2368265, 15/398094, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- System and method for leakage current suppression in a low switching frequency photovoltaic cascaded multilevel inverter.
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Zhou, Yan, Li, Hui
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The cascaded multilevel inverter is considered to be a promising topology alternative for low-cost and high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, the leakage current issue, resulting from the stray capacitances between the PV panels and the earth, remains a challenge in the photovoltaic cascaded multilevel inverter application. The present invention presents leakage current suppression solutions for the PV cascaded multilevel inverter by introducing properly arranged and designed...
Show moreThe cascaded multilevel inverter is considered to be a promising topology alternative for low-cost and high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, the leakage current issue, resulting from the stray capacitances between the PV panels and the earth, remains a challenge in the photovoltaic cascaded multilevel inverter application. The present invention presents leakage current suppression solutions for the PV cascaded multilevel inverter by introducing properly arranged and designed passive filters. The embodiments of the invention do not include an active semiconductor device, and as such, the leakage current suppression techniques of the present invention retain the simple structure of the cascaded inverter and do not complicate the associated control system.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-08-29
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9748863, 9748863, 1020736, 15/248980, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Structurally reinforced optically transparent bulletproof panel.
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Kovalev, Alexey
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A structurally reinforced optically transparent panel that may be utilized as a bulletproof window or shield. The panel includes a plurality of angled reinforcement members having a reflective top and bottom surfaces. Optical lenses are disposed between the reinforcement members directing a light ray in a predetermined direction. The geometry and spacing of the reinforcement members is such that the light rays enter and exit the bulletproof panel at substantially the same angle allowing an...
Show moreA structurally reinforced optically transparent panel that may be utilized as a bulletproof window or shield. The panel includes a plurality of angled reinforcement members having a reflective top and bottom surfaces. Optical lenses are disposed between the reinforcement members directing a light ray in a predetermined direction. The geometry and spacing of the reinforcement members is such that the light rays enter and exit the bulletproof panel at substantially the same angle allowing an observer to view optical images of objects behind the bulletproof panel, thus creating optical transparency. The reinforcement members are of a high strength material capable of being impenetrable by a projectile fired from a ballistic weapon or an explosion debris.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-08-22
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9739572, 9739572, 3244901, 15/289417, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Small animal restraining harness or jacket.
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Blaber, Michael, Blaber, Sachiko I.
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An animal restraining harness or jacket and a method of use thereof, for protecting the shoulder and upper abdomen when experimental/surgical procedures are performed and when the experimental/surgical sites must be protected from biting, scratching, and other unwanted contact. The jacket generally includes a shoulder region and collar extensions, where the shoulder region is connected to the collar extensions. The collar extensions are wrapped and secured around the collar or neck area of...
Show moreAn animal restraining harness or jacket and a method of use thereof, for protecting the shoulder and upper abdomen when experimental/surgical procedures are performed and when the experimental/surgical sites must be protected from biting, scratching, and other unwanted contact. The jacket generally includes a shoulder region and collar extensions, where the shoulder region is connected to the collar extensions. The collar extensions are wrapped and secured around the collar or neck area of the animal, and the shoulder region is wrapped and secured around the shoulder and torso area of the animal. Preferably, the collar extensions and shoulder region are secured on the dorsal side of the animal, thus providing a dorsal gap therebetween. This harnesses the animal effectively and prevents escape from the restraining jacket.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-08-01
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9717217, 9717217, 941193, 14/926312, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Citation
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- Metal-air flow batteries using oxygen enriched electrolyte.
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Zheng, Jian-Ping, Andrei, Petru, Shellikeri, Annadanesh, Chen, Xujie
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A metal air flow battery includes an electrochemical reaction unit and an oxygen exchange unit. The electrochemical reaction unit includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and an ionic conductive membrane between the anode and the cathode, an anode electrolyte, and a cathode electrolyte. The oxygen exchange unit contacts the cathode electrolyte with oxygen separate from the electrochemical reaction unit. At least one pump is provided for pumping cathode electrolyte between the...
Show moreA metal air flow battery includes an electrochemical reaction unit and an oxygen exchange unit. The electrochemical reaction unit includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and an ionic conductive membrane between the anode and the cathode, an anode electrolyte, and a cathode electrolyte. The oxygen exchange unit contacts the cathode electrolyte with oxygen separate from the electrochemical reaction unit. At least one pump is provided for pumping cathode electrolyte between the electrochemical reaction unit and the oxygen exchange unit. A method for producing an electrical current is also disclosed.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-08-01
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9722289, 9722289, 1193557, 14/398681, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Alkenes as alkyne equivalents in radical cascades terminated by fragmentations.
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Alabugin, Igor V., Mondal, Sayantan, Mohamed, Rana K.
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Disclosed are methods for rerouting radical cascade cyclizations by using alkenes as alkyne equivalents. The reaction sequence is initiated by a novel 1,2 stannyl shift which achieves chemo- and regioselectivity in the process. The radical “hopping” leads to the formation of the radical center necessary for the sequence of selective cyclizations and fragmentations to follow. In the last step of the cascade, the elimination of a rationally designed radical leaving group via β-C—C bond scission...
Show moreDisclosed are methods for rerouting radical cascade cyclizations by using alkenes as alkyne equivalents. The reaction sequence is initiated by a novel 1,2 stannyl shift which achieves chemo- and regioselectivity in the process. The radical “hopping” leads to the formation of the radical center necessary for the sequence of selective cyclizations and fragmentations to follow. In the last step of the cascade, the elimination of a rationally designed radical leaving group via β-C—C bond scission aromatizes the product without the need for external oxidant. The Bu3Sn moiety, which is installed during the reaction sequence, allows further functionalization of the product via facile reactions with electrophiles as well as Stille and Suzuki cross-coupling reactions. This selective radical transformation opens a new approach for the controlled transformation of enynes into extended polycyclic structures of tunable dimensions.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-07-18
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9708351, 9708351, 2368265, 15/143669, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Growth of metal oxide single crystals from alkaline-earth metal fluxes.
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Siegrist, Theo Max, Whalen, Jeffrey Brian
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A process for the growth of new, and difficult-to-synthesize, metal oxide, and other mixed anion oxide-based, single crystals from a molten metal flux. Metal fluxes are new for the growth of metal oxide single crystals. Preliminary reactions proved that new phases and phases that normally require costly, extreme conditions do grow as single crystals. Batches of individual reactions are heat-treated to synthesize single crystals comprised of oxygen with one or more transition, alkaline-earth...
Show moreA process for the growth of new, and difficult-to-synthesize, metal oxide, and other mixed anion oxide-based, single crystals from a molten metal flux. Metal fluxes are new for the growth of metal oxide single crystals. Preliminary reactions proved that new phases and phases that normally require costly, extreme conditions do grow as single crystals. Batches of individual reactions are heat-treated to synthesize single crystals comprised of oxygen with one or more transition, alkaline-earth and/or lanthanide metals, and can also include other anions like chalcogens or pnictogens, or halides. The reactivity and the propensity for crystallization of charge compensated single crystals from alkaline earth fluxes have been made evident by the results presented here.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-07-18
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9708728, 9708728, 1108502, 13/550050, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Citation
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- Lignin-containing polymers.
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Chung, Hoyong
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Click reactions may be used to bond polymers to lignin by taking advantage of lignin's terminal hydroxyl and thiol groups via an alkyne-azide click reaction or a thiol-alkene or thiol-alkyne click reaction. By selecting functional polymers, these methods may be used to synthesize lignin-containing polymer materials with an array of different properties, such as self-healing polymers.
- Date Issued
- 2017-07-11
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9701777, 9701777, 2903209, 15/012113, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- High refractive index polymers.
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Stiegman, Albert
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A polymer and a method of forming a polymer are provided. The polymer has the general structure (I):
- Date Issued
- 2017-06-13
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9676908, 9676908, 2748035, 14/643340, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Traceless directing groups in radical cascades: from oligoalkynes to fused helicenes without tethered initators.
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Alabugin, Igor V., Pati, Kamalkishore
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The present disclosure is directed to a traceless directing group in a radical cascade. The chemo- and regioselectivity of the initial attack in skipped oligoalkynes is controlled by a propargyl alkoxy moiety. Radical translocations lead to the boomerang return of radical center to the site of initial attack where it assists to the elimination of the directing functionality via β-scission in the last step of the cascade. In some aspects, the reaction of the present invention is...
Show moreThe present disclosure is directed to a traceless directing group in a radical cascade. The chemo- and regioselectivity of the initial attack in skipped oligoalkynes is controlled by a propargyl alkoxy moiety. Radical translocations lead to the boomerang return of radical center to the site of initial attack where it assists to the elimination of the directing functionality via β-scission in the last step of the cascade. In some aspects, the reaction of the present invention is catalyzed by a stannane moiety, which allows further via facile reactions with electrophiles as well as Stille and Suzuki cross-coupling reactions. This selective radical transformation opens a new approach for the controlled transformation of skipped oligoalkynes into polycyclic ribbons of tunable dimensions.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-06-13
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9676679, 9676679, 2368265, 14/930860, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Class of non-stimulant treatment and ADHD and related disorders.
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Spencer, IV, Thomas J., Bhide, Pradeep G., Zhu, Jinmin, Biederman, Joseph
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Described is a method of administering nor-binaltorphimine (nor-BNI) or a nor-BNI analog to an individual having Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to thereby reduce the effects of ADHD in the individual.
- Date Issued
- 2017-04-18
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9623023, 9623023, 2880300, 14/027676, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- 1MHz scalable cascaded Z-source inverter using gallium nitride (GAN) device.
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Li, Hui, Liu, Liming
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The scalable cascaded Z-source inverter is able to interface flexibly different distributed renewable energy sources or storages in wide voltage change range, such as wind power, solar power, battery, fuel cell, Ultra-capacitor and so on. The invention facilitates the AC 1 MHz frequency output; therefore high power density can be reached. Z-source network is integrated in each inverter module to wide system operation range, improve high system efficiency, and enhance high system reliability....
Show moreThe scalable cascaded Z-source inverter is able to interface flexibly different distributed renewable energy sources or storages in wide voltage change range, such as wind power, solar power, battery, fuel cell, Ultra-capacitor and so on. The invention facilitates the AC 1 MHz frequency output; therefore high power density can be reached. Z-source network is integrated in each inverter module to wide system operation range, improve high system efficiency, and enhance high system reliability. The invention is applied for PV system to verify the performance.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-04-11
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9621073, 9621073, 1616461, 13/601364, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Strain sensors and methods of manufacture and use.
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Li, Shu Ling, Liang, Zhiyong
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Strain sensors are provided that include a flexible substrate, a sheet affixed to the flexible substrate, and two or more microelectrodes printed at spaced locations onto either the sheet or the flexible substrate, wherein the sheet includes a carbon nanotube network, the sheet having a top side and an opposing second side. The two or more microelectrodes are printed at spaced locations onto the top side of the sheet or onto a side of the flexible substrate facing the second side of the sheet...
Show moreStrain sensors are provided that include a flexible substrate, a sheet affixed to the flexible substrate, and two or more microelectrodes printed at spaced locations onto either the sheet or the flexible substrate, wherein the sheet includes a carbon nanotube network, the sheet having a top side and an opposing second side. The two or more microelectrodes are printed at spaced locations onto the top side of the sheet or onto a side of the flexible substrate facing the second side of the sheet. Methods are provided for fabricating a strain sensor wherein the sheet is arranged between the printed microelectrodes and the flexible substrate or wherein the second side of the sheet is arranged atop or across the printed microelectrodes. Methods are also provided for measuring strain in a structure via the strain sensors affixed or integrated therein.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-04-11
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9618403, 9618403, 1584823, 14/504573, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Method for small-signal stability assessment of power systems using source side and load side perturbations and generalized Nyquist criterion.
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Salmani, Mohamadamin, Edrington, Chris S.
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A novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side. Time-domain results of the...
Show moreA novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side. Time-domain results of the simultaneous perturbations may be transferred to frequency-domain results and the stability of the power system may be monitored by obtaining a Nyquist contour and employing Generalized Nyquist Criterion.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-04-04
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9612293, 9612293, 3159080, 15/131707, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Method for small-signal stability assessment of power systems using source side and load side perturbations and unit circle criterion.
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Salmani, Mohamadamin, Edrington, Chris S.
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A novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side. Time-domain results of the...
Show moreA novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side. Time-domain results of the simultaneous perturbations may be transferred to frequency-domain results and the stability of the power system may be monitored by obtaining a Nyquist contour and employing unit circle criterion.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-04-04
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9612292, 9612292, 3159080, 15/131700, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Citation
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- Data filter cache designs for enhancing energy efficiency and performance in computing systems.
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Whalley, David B., Bardizbanyan, Alen, Larsson-Edefors, Per, Själander, Magnus
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Certain embodiments herein relate to, among other things, designing data cache systems to enhance energy efficiency and performance of computing systems. A data filter cache herein may be designed to store a portion of data stored in a level one (L1) data cache. The data filter cache may reside between the L1 data cache and a register file in the primary compute unit. The data filter cache may therefore be accessed before the L1 data cache when a request for data is received and processed....
Show moreCertain embodiments herein relate to, among other things, designing data cache systems to enhance energy efficiency and performance of computing systems. A data filter cache herein may be designed to store a portion of data stored in a level one (L1) data cache. The data filter cache may reside between the L1 data cache and a register file in the primary compute unit. The data filter cache may therefore be accessed before the L1 data cache when a request for data is received and processed. Upon a data filter cache hit, access to the L1 data cache may be avoided. The smaller data filter cache may therefore be accessed earlier in the pipeline than the larger L1 data cache to promote improved energy utilization and performance. The data filter cache may also be accessed speculatively based on various conditions to increase the chances of having a data filter cache hit.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-04-04
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9612960, 9612960, 1654315, 14/473346, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Citation
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- Systems and methods for improving processor efficiency through caching.
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Whalley, David B., Gavin, Peter John, Sjalander, Hans Magnus, Bardizbanyan, Alen, Larsson-Edefors, Per
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Certain embodiments herein relate to using tagless access buffers (TABs) to optimize energy efficiency in various computing systems. Candidate memory references in an L1 data cache may be identified and stored in the TAB. Various techniques may be implemented for identifying the candidate references and allocating the references into the TAB. Groups of memory references may also be allocate to a single TAB entry or may be allocated to an extra TAB entry (such that two lines in the TAB may be...
Show moreCertain embodiments herein relate to using tagless access buffers (TABs) to optimize energy efficiency in various computing systems. Candidate memory references in an L1 data cache may be identified and stored in the TAB. Various techniques may be implemented for identifying the candidate references and allocating the references into the TAB. Groups of memory references may also be allocate to a single TAB entry or may be allocated to an extra TAB entry (such that two lines in the TAB may be used to store L1 data cache lines), for example, when a strided access pattern spans two consecutive L1 data cache lines. Certain other embodiments are related to data filter cache and multi-issue tagless hit instruction cache (TH-IC) techniques.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-03-21
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9600418, 9600418, 1654315, 14/084433, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Citation
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- Photo-induced phase transfer of luminescent quantum dots.
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Mattoussi, Hedi M., Alabugin, Igor V., Palui, Goutam, Avellini, Tommaso
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A method for the photo-mediated phase transfer of inorganic nanocrystals, such as luminescent quantum dots, QDs, is provided. Irradiation, specifically UV excitation (λex<400 nm), promotes the in-situ ligand exchange of hydrophobic quantum dots with hydrophilic ligands and their facile transfer to polar solvents and buffer media. The technique enables transfer of quantum dots and other nanocrystal materials from hydrophobic to polar and hydrophilic solutions.
- Date Issued
- 2017-03-21
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9598635, 9598635, 1966831, 13/888488, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Citation
- Title
- Methods for quantitative analysis of metabolic mixtures by 2D.
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Brüschweiler, Rafael, Bingol, Kerem
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This disclosure provides for new methods for quantification of metabolite concentrations in metabolomics studies, which addresses the difficulties in quantification through 1D peak integrals due to significant peak overlaps in metabolomics samples. For samples from uniformly 13C-labeled organisms the 2D NMR 13C-13C constant-time (CT) TOCSY experiment provides high-resolution information about individual metabolites that allows their identification via database searching or, in the case of...
Show moreThis disclosure provides for new methods for quantification of metabolite concentrations in metabolomics studies, which addresses the difficulties in quantification through 1D peak integrals due to significant peak overlaps in metabolomics samples. For samples from uniformly 13C-labeled organisms the 2D NMR 13C-13C constant-time (CT) TOCSY experiment provides high-resolution information about individual metabolites that allows their identification via database searching or, in the case of novel compounds, through the reconstruction of their backbone-carbon topology. This disclosure further demonstrates using CT-TOCSY spectra for quantification purposes.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-03-14
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9594880, 9594880, 3292814, 14/278003, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Citation
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- System and method for generating a dataset for real noise reduction evaluation.
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Barbu, Adrian Gheorghe, Anaya, Josue
- Abstract/Description
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The present invention provides a system and method for generating a dataset of uncompressed color images taken with three digital cameras and exhibiting different levels of real noise, resulting from low-light conditions. For each scene there are, on average, two low-noise and two noisy images that are aligned at the pixel level both spatially and in intensity. In one embodiment, the dataset contains over 100 scenes and more than 400 images, including both 16-bit RAW formatted images and 8...
Show moreThe present invention provides a system and method for generating a dataset of uncompressed color images taken with three digital cameras and exhibiting different levels of real noise, resulting from low-light conditions. For each scene there are, on average, two low-noise and two noisy images that are aligned at the pixel level both spatially and in intensity. In one embodiment, the dataset contains over 100 scenes and more than 400 images, including both 16-bit RAW formatted images and 8-bit BMP pixel and intensity aligned images from three digital cameras. The generated dataset of real noise images is useful in the evaluation of denoising algorithms.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-03-07
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9591240, 9591240, 2297977, 14/954402, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
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- Citation
- Title
- Polymer ligands for nanoparticles.
- Creator
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Mattoussi, Hedi M., Palui, Goutam, Wang, Wentao
- Abstract/Description
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The disclosure is directed to polymer ligands that are optimally suited for surface-functionalizing magnetic nanoparticles. The amphiphilic polymers are prepared by coupling several amine-terminated anchoring groups, polyethylene glycol moieties, and reactive groups onto a poly(isobutylene-alt-maleic anhydride) (PIMA) chain. The reaction of maleic anhydride groups with amine-containing molecules is highly-efficient and occurs in one-step. The availability of several dopamine groups in the...
Show moreThe disclosure is directed to polymer ligands that are optimally suited for surface-functionalizing magnetic nanoparticles. The amphiphilic polymers are prepared by coupling several amine-terminated anchoring groups, polyethylene glycol moieties, and reactive groups onto a poly(isobutylene-alt-maleic anhydride) (PIMA) chain. The reaction of maleic anhydride groups with amine-containing molecules is highly-efficient and occurs in one-step. The availability of several dopamine groups in the same ligand greatly enhances the ligand affinity, via multiple-coordination, to the magnetic NPs, while the hydrophilic and reactive groups promote colloidal stability in buffer media and allow subsequent conjugation with target biomolecules. Nanoparticles ligated with terminally reactive polymers have been easily coupled to target dyes and tested in live cell imaging with no measurable cytotoxicity.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-02-28
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9580560, 9580560, 1966831, 14/672436, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Stereo controlled synthesis of (.
- Creator
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Alabugin, Igor V., Vidhani, Dinesh V., Krafft, Marie E.
- Abstract/Description
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A novel Rh(I)-catalyzed approach to synthesizing functionalized (E,Z) dienal compounds has been developed via tandem transformation where a stereoselective hydrogen transfer follows a propargyl Claisen rearrangement. Z-Stereochemistry of the first double bond suggests the involvement of a six-membered cyclic intermediate whereas the E-stereochemistry of the second double bond stems from the subsequent protodemetallation step giving an (E,Z)-dienal. The reaction may be represented by the...
Show moreA novel Rh(I)-catalyzed approach to synthesizing functionalized (E,Z) dienal compounds has been developed via tandem transformation where a stereoselective hydrogen transfer follows a propargyl Claisen rearrangement. Z-Stereochemistry of the first double bond suggests the involvement of a six-membered cyclic intermediate whereas the E-stereochemistry of the second double bond stems from the subsequent protodemetallation step giving an (E,Z)-dienal. The reaction may be represented by the following sequence.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-02-21
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9573871, 9573871, 2368265, 14/724016, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Method for identifying cells based on DNA replication domain timing profiles.
- Creator
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Gilbert, David, Ryba, Tyrone, Hiratani, Ichiro
- Abstract/Description
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Methods for identifying and/or distinguishing a homogeneous population of cells based on their replication domain timing profile using high resolution genomic arrays or sequencing procedures are provided. These methods may be used to compare the replication timing profile for a population of cells to another replication timing profile(s), a replication timing fingerprint, and/or one or more informative segments of a replication timing fingerprint, which may be simultaneously or previously...
Show moreMethods for identifying and/or distinguishing a homogeneous population of cells based on their replication domain timing profile using high resolution genomic arrays or sequencing procedures are provided. These methods may be used to compare the replication timing profile for a population of cells to another replication timing profile(s), a replication timing fingerprint, and/or one or more informative segments of a replication timing fingerprint, which may be simultaneously or previously determined and/or contained in a database, to determine whether there is a match between them. Based on such information, the identity of the population of cells may be determined, or the identity of the population of cells may be distinguished from other populations of cells or cell types. Methods for determining a replication timing fingerprint for particular cell types are also provided.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-02-21
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9574231, 9574231, 1706182, 14/267953, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Method for small-signal stability assessment of power systems using source side and load side perturbations.
- Creator
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Salmani, Mohamadamin, Edrington, Chris S.
- Abstract/Description
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A novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system by injecting a current of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by injecting a voltage of about 0.5 to about 1 percent...
Show moreA novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system by injecting a current of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by injecting a voltage of about 0.5 to about 1 percent of a nominal voltage of the power system at the load side and varying the voltage at the load side. Time-domain results of the perturbations may be transferred to frequency-domain results and the stability of the power system may be monitored by obtaining a Nyquist contour and employing Generalized Nyquist Criterion or unit circle criterion.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-02-21
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9575138, 9575138, 3159080, 15/131647, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Method for small-signal stability assessment of power systems using simultaneous source side and load side perturbations.
- Creator
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Salmani, Mohamadamin, Edrington, Chris S.
- Abstract/Description
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A novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system by injecting a current of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, while simultaneously perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load...
Show moreA novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system by injecting a current of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, while simultaneously perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side. Time-domain results of the simultaneous perturbations may be transferred to frequency-domain results and the stability of the power system may be monitored by obtaining a Nyquist contour and employing Generalized Nyquist Criterion or unit circle criterion.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-02-21
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9575139, 9575139, 3159080, 15/131653, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Automated extraction of bio-entity relationships from literature.
- Creator
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Zhang, Jinyu
- Abstract/Description
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Automated, standardized and accurate extraction of relationships within text. Automatic extraction of such relationships/information allows the information to be stored in structured form so that it can be easily and accurately retrieved when needed. Such information can be used to build online search engines for highly specific and accurate information retrieval. Generally, according to the current invention, extracting such information (i.e., relationships within text) from raw text can be...
Show moreAutomated, standardized and accurate extraction of relationships within text. Automatic extraction of such relationships/information allows the information to be stored in structured form so that it can be easily and accurately retrieved when needed. Such information can be used to build online search engines for highly specific and accurate information retrieval. Generally, according to the current invention, extracting such information (i.e., relationships within text) from raw text can be accomplished using natural language processing (NLP) and graph theoretic algorithm. Examples of such textual relationships include, but are not limited to, biological relationships between biological terms such as proteins, genes, pathways, diseases and drugs. The current methodology is also able to recognize negative dependences in context, match patterns, and provide a shortest path between related words.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017-01-10
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9542528, 9542528, 949081, 14/534777, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- System and methods for analyzing and modifying passwords.
- Creator
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Aggarwal, Sudhir, Weir, Charles Matt, Yazdi, Shiva Houshmand
- Abstract/Description
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A system for analyzing and modifying passwords in a manner that provides a user with a strong and usable/memorable password. The user would propose a password that has relevance and can be remembered. The invention would evaluate the password to ascertain its strength. The evaluation is based on a probabilistic password cracking system that is trained on sets of revealed passwords and that can generate password guesses in highest probability order. If the user's proposed password is strong...
Show moreA system for analyzing and modifying passwords in a manner that provides a user with a strong and usable/memorable password. The user would propose a password that has relevance and can be remembered. The invention would evaluate the password to ascertain its strength. The evaluation is based on a probabilistic password cracking system that is trained on sets of revealed passwords and that can generate password guesses in highest probability order. If the user's proposed password is strong enough, the proposed password is accepted. If the user's proposed password is not strong enough, the system will reject it. If the proposed password is rejected, the system modifies the password and suggests one or more stronger passwords. The modified passwords would have limited modifications to the proposed password. Thus, the user has a tested strong and memorable password.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-12-20
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9524393, 9524393, 1532024, 14/266277, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Method for small-signal stability assessment of power systems using shunt current injection source side and series voltage injection load side perturbations.
- Creator
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Salmani, Mohamadamin, Edrington, Chris S.
- Abstract/Description
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A novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side using shunt current injection, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side using...
Show moreA novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side using shunt current injection, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side using series voltage injection. Time-domain results of the perturbations may be transferred to frequency-domain results and the stability of the power system may be monitored by obtaining a Nyquist contour and employing unit circuit criterion or Generalized Nyquist Criterion.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-12-13
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9519032, 9519032, 3159080, 15/131720, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Scalable liposome microarray screening.
- Creator
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Lenhert, Steven, Kusi-Appiah, Aubrey, Lowry, Troy W.
- Abstract/Description
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A method comprising the following steps: (a) contacting a topographically structured stamp to an array of spots comprising lipid ink on a palette to force the lipid ink of each of the spots into recesses of the topographically structured stamp, (b) removing the palette from the topographically structured stamp so that at least some the lipid ink from each of the spots is retained in the recesses of the topographically structured stamp, and (c) printing the lipid ink in each of the recesses on...
Show moreA method comprising the following steps: (a) contacting a topographically structured stamp to an array of spots comprising lipid ink on a palette to force the lipid ink of each of the spots into recesses of the topographically structured stamp, (b) removing the palette from the topographically structured stamp so that at least some the lipid ink from each of the spots is retained in the recesses of the topographically structured stamp, and (c) printing the lipid ink in each of the recesses on a substrate as an array of stamped spots using the topographically structured stamp to thereby form a patterned substrate, wherein the recesses have one or more recess patterns, wherein each stamped spot of the array of stamped spots comprises lipid multilayer structure, and wherein the patterned array is based on the one or more recess patterns.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-12-06
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9513222, 9513222, 2611948, 14/413319, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Method for small-signal stability assessment of power systems within instability borders using source side and load side perturbations.
- Creator
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Salmani, Mohamadamin, Edrington, Chris S.
- Abstract/Description
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A novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis within the instability borders for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side. Time...
Show moreA novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis within the instability borders for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side. Time-domain results of the perturbations may be transferred to frequency-domain results and the stability of the power system may be monitored by obtaining a Nyquist contour and employing unit circuit criterion or Generalized Nyquist Criterion.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-12-06
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9513342, 9513342, 3159080, 15/131729, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Method for small-signal stability assessment of power systems using source side and load side series voltage injection perturbations.
- Creator
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Salmani, Mohamadamin, Edrington, Chris S.
- Abstract/Description
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A novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side using a series voltage injection. Time...
Show moreA novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side using a series voltage injection. Time-domain results of the simultaneous perturbations may be transferred to frequency-domain results and the stability of the power system may be monitored by obtaining a Nyquist contour and employing Generalized Nyquist Criterion or unit circle criterion.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-11-22
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9500717, 9500717, 3159080, 15/131679, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Structurally reinforced optically transparent bulletproof panel.
- Creator
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Kovalev, Alexey
- Abstract/Description
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A structurally reinforced optically transparent panel that may be utilized as a bulletproof window or shield. The panel includes a plurality of angled reinforcement members having a reflective top and bottom surfaces. Optical lenses are disposed between the reinforcement members directing a light ray in a predetermined direction. The geometry and spacing of the reinforcement members is such that the light rays enter and exit the bulletproof panel at substantially the same angle allowing an...
Show moreA structurally reinforced optically transparent panel that may be utilized as a bulletproof window or shield. The panel includes a plurality of angled reinforcement members having a reflective top and bottom surfaces. Optical lenses are disposed between the reinforcement members directing a light ray in a predetermined direction. The geometry and spacing of the reinforcement members is such that the light rays enter and exit the bulletproof panel at substantially the same angle allowing an observer to view optical images of objects behind the bulletproof panel, thus creating optical transparency. The reinforcement members are of a high strength material capable of being impenetrable by a projectile fired from a ballistic weapon or an explosion debris.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-11-15
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9494389, 9494389, 3244901, 14/885568, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Polymer foam-based piezoelectric materials and method of manufacture.
- Creator
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Li, Yan Li, Zeng, Changchun
- Abstract/Description
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Thermally stable piezoelectric polymer foams (ferroelectrets) with high piezoelectric activity for sensing and actuation. The invention further includes a method of fabricating such foams in an environmentally friendly manner.
- Date Issued
- 2016-11-08
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9490420, 9490420, 1340410, 14/827596, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Prosthetic socket apparatus and systems.
- Creator
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Wang, Ben, Zhang, Chun Hua, Zeng, Changchun, Kramer, Leslie D., Gillis, Arlene
- Abstract/Description
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A prosthetic sock for a patient to wear over a residual limb is provided. The prosthetic sock includes an inner layer configured to fit over at least a portion of the residual limb of the patient. A foam layer is disposed on an outer surface of the inner layer. The foam layer compensates for changes in shape or volume of the residual limb within the prosthetic sock by changing shape in a manner effective to maintain a secure fit between the residual limb and a prosthetic socket of a...
Show moreA prosthetic sock for a patient to wear over a residual limb is provided. The prosthetic sock includes an inner layer configured to fit over at least a portion of the residual limb of the patient. A foam layer is disposed on an outer surface of the inner layer. The foam layer compensates for changes in shape or volume of the residual limb within the prosthetic sock by changing shape in a manner effective to maintain a secure fit between the residual limb and a prosthetic socket of a prosthetic limb.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-11-08
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9486333, 9486333, 1240690, 13/864675, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Flexible electrical devices and methods.
- Creator
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Liang, Zhiyong, Smithyman, Jesse
- Abstract/Description
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Flexible electrical devices are provided that include a coated inner carbon nanotube electrode that has an exterior surface, an outer carbon nanotube electrode disposed on the exterior surface of the coated inner carbon nanotube electrode, and an overlap region in which the coated inner carbon nanotube electrode and the outer carbon nanotube electrode overlap one another, in which the device has a fiber-like geometry and first and second electrode ends. Methods are provided for fabricating an...
Show moreFlexible electrical devices are provided that include a coated inner carbon nanotube electrode that has an exterior surface, an outer carbon nanotube electrode disposed on the exterior surface of the coated inner carbon nanotube electrode, and an overlap region in which the coated inner carbon nanotube electrode and the outer carbon nanotube electrode overlap one another, in which the device has a fiber-like geometry and first and second electrode ends. Methods are provided for fabricating an electrical component that includes a flexible electrical component having a fiber-like geometry and includes carbon nanotube electrodes.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-10-25
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9478363, 9478363, 1749245, 14/471750, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Age-hardening process featuring anomalous aging time.
- Creator
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Xin, Yan, Han, Ke, Mao, Pingli
- Abstract/Description
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This document describes a process/strategy for age hardening nickel based alloys to create desirable properties with reduced energy expenditure. The inventive process introduces isolated atom nucleation sites to accelerate the nucleation rate by approximately 36 times, thereby permitting age hardening to occur in significantly less time and with significantly less energy expenditure.
- Date Issued
- 2016-10-18
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9469893, 9469893, 2163348, 13/903501, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Method for small-signal stability assessment of power systems using source side shunt current injection and load side perturbations.
- Creator
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Salmani, Mohamadamin, Edrington, Chris S.
- Abstract/Description
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A novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system using a shunt current injection of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side. Time...
Show moreA novel method for real-time small-signal stability analysis for power electronic-based components in a power system. The method may be used to monitor a power system in real-time by perturbing the source side of an electronic-based component of the power system using a shunt current injection of about 0.5 to 1 percent of a nominal current of the power system at the source side, and perturbing the load side of the power electronic-based component by varying the voltage at the load side. Time-domain results of the perturbations may be transferred to frequency-domain results and the stability of the power system may be monitored by obtaining a Nyquist contour and employing Generalized Nyquist Criterion or unit circle criterion.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-10-18
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9470762, 9470762, 3159080, 15/131670, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Fibroblast growth factor mutants having improved functional half-life and methods of their use.
- Creator
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Blaber, Michael, Lee, Jihun
- Abstract/Description
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Mutant fibroblast growth factor (FGF) proteins having a polypeptide sequence with a high sequence identity to proteins encoded by members of the Fgf-1 subfamily of genes from a mammalian species, such as human, and with a specific amino acid substitution of an alanine at a position corresponding to amino acid position 66 of human FGF-1 with a cysteine and/or a specific amino acid substitution of a phenylalanine at a position corresponding to amino acid position 132 of human FGF-1 with a...
Show moreMutant fibroblast growth factor (FGF) proteins having a polypeptide sequence with a high sequence identity to proteins encoded by members of the Fgf-1 subfamily of genes from a mammalian species, such as human, and with a specific amino acid substitution of an alanine at a position corresponding to amino acid position 66 of human FGF-1 with a cysteine and/or a specific amino acid substitution of a phenylalanine at a position corresponding to amino acid position 132 of human FGF-1 with a tryptophan (based on the 140 amino acid numbering scheme of human FGF-1) are provided. Other amino acid mutations or substitutions may be combined. Polynucleotide sequences encoding the mutant FGF proteins and host cells containing such polynucleotide sequences are provided. Methods of administering a mutant FGF protein to an individual to treat an ischemic condition or disease or a wound or tissue injury are also provided.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-10-18
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9469680, 9469680, 941193, 14/593107, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- System for locating a fault in a power distribution system comprising at least one distributed resource having a controllable voltage source converter.
- Creator
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Li, Hui, Tatcho, Passinam, Steurer, Mischa
- Abstract/Description
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The present invention provides a system to ensure that distributed resources of a power distribution system remain connected to the circuitry of the power distribution system when a fault occurs at a distributed resource node to assist in identifying the location of the fault by continuing to inject current from the distributed resources into the distribution system, wherein at least one of the distributed resources comprises a controllable voltage source converter.
- Date Issued
- 2016-10-04
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9459308, 9459308, 1616461, 14/962774, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- System and method for leakage current suppression in a photovoltaic cascaded multilevel inverter.
- Creator
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Zhou, Yan, Li, Hui
- Abstract/Description
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The cascaded multilevel inverter is considered to be a promising topology alternative for low-cost and high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, the leakage current issue, resulting from the stray capacitances between the PV panels and the earth, remains a challenge in the photovoltaic cascaded multilevel inverter application. The present invention presents leakage current suppression solutions for the PV cascaded multilevel inverter by introducing properly arranged and designed...
Show moreThe cascaded multilevel inverter is considered to be a promising topology alternative for low-cost and high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, the leakage current issue, resulting from the stray capacitances between the PV panels and the earth, remains a challenge in the photovoltaic cascaded multilevel inverter application. The present invention presents leakage current suppression solutions for the PV cascaded multilevel inverter by introducing properly arranged and designed passive filters. The embodiments of the invention do not include an active semiconductor device, and as such, the leakage current suppression techniques of the present invention retain the simple structure of the cascaded inverter and do not complicate the associated control system.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-09-27
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9455645, 9455645, 1020736, 14/209010, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Optoelectronic switch having a photovoltaic response and associated method of use.
- Creator
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Balicas, Luis, Pradhan, Nihar R., Manousakis, Efstratios
- Abstract/Description
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A light-induced diode-like response in multi-layered MoSe2 field-effect transistors resulting from a difference in the size of the Schottky barriers between drain and source contacts, wherein each barrier can be modeled as a Schottky diode but with opposite senses of current rectification, wherein the diode response results from the light induced promotion of photo-generated carriers across the smaller barrier. The sense of current rectification can be controlled by the gate voltage which is...
Show moreA light-induced diode-like response in multi-layered MoSe2 field-effect transistors resulting from a difference in the size of the Schottky barriers between drain and source contacts, wherein each barrier can be modeled as a Schottky diode but with opposite senses of current rectification, wherein the diode response results from the light induced promotion of photo-generated carriers across the smaller barrier. The sense of current rectification can be controlled by the gate voltage which is able to modulate the relative amplitude between both barriers, yielding a photovoltaic response.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016-09-27
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9455365, 9455365, 3225697, 15/054829, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Lipid multilayer microarrays and their use for cell culture screening.
- Creator
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Lenhert, Steven, Kusi-Appiah, Aubrey
- Abstract/Description
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Provided is a device having one or more lipid multilayer arrays of lipid multilayer structures on a substrate. Each lipid multilayer structure encapsulates an encapsulated material that may be delivered to a cell that is in contact with the lipid multilayer structure to determine the cellular response of the cell to the encapsulated material.
- Date Issued
- 2016-09-20
- Identifier
- FSU_uspto_9447446, 9447446, 2611948, 13/534772, 6c9256d97d167832cbab694dc904bd27
- Format
- Citation